John H. Buckley
Jan 1, 2026
John H. Buckley, 81, passed away after a sudden illness at home on January 1, 2026, with his beloved wife, Jackie, by his side. A visitation will be held from 2:00–4:00 p.m. Wednesday, January 7 at Law-Jones Funeral Home in Elizabeth, with a service at 4:00 p.m. Burial, with full military honors, will take place at 11:00 a.m. Friday, January...
Jari Lynn Sullivan
Jan 2, 2026
Jari Lynn Sullivan was born in Camas, Washington to parents Billie and Don Wilson and passed away in her Illinois home at the age of 85 in the loving arms of her husband on January 2, 2026 after a lengthy illness.
Jari lived in several places before landing in Ulysses, Kansas where she graduated from Grant County Rural High School. She...
Kathleen Marie McGuire
Dec 26, 2025
Kathleen Marie McGuire, 60, left this world peacefully on December 26, 2025.
She was born December 4, 1965, in Chicago, IL, the daughter of Christine Rochowiak Brown and Joseph “Mick” McGuire Jr.
She is survived by her mother, Christine Rochowiak Brown, her two sisters, Maureen (Douglas) Norris and Colleen (Jeff) Karn, her stepbrother, Len Brown, and her ten nieces and nephews. She...
Jeffrey A. Neuschwanger
Dec 22, 2025
Jeffrey Alan Neuschwanger, age 72, of Mt. Carroll, Illinois, passed away on Monday, December 22, 2025. Funeral Service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, March 20, at Oak Hill Cemetery in Mt. Carroll. In lei of flowers donations in memory of Jeff can be sent to Law Jones Funeral Home ref: Jeffrey Neuschwanger Memorial.
Jeff was born on June 17,...
Linda Lou Harris
Jan 6, 2026
Linda Harris, age 77, of Hanover, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, January 6th, 2026. Linda was born on December 11th, 1948, daughter of William and Sadie (Simpkins) Harrison. Linda loved spending time with her family, especially her children and grandchildren. She was generous and always there to lend a helping hand.
She is survived by her two...
Edna Dixie Comer
Jan 4, 2026
Edna Dixie Comer, age 87, of Savanna, IL, passed away at MercyOne Hospital in Clinton, IA, on January 4, 2026. A celebration of Edna’s life will be held on a future date. Interment will be at Hickory Grove Cemetery.
Edna was born August 5, 1938, in Chicago, IL, the daughter of Richard and Roberta (Hanover) Roos. Her parents moved their family...
Nancy J. Feller
Dec 27, 2025
Nancy Janeen Feller, 81, of Maquoketa, Iowa, and formerly of Preston, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 27, 2025.
A Funeral Mass will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, January 2, 2026, at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Preston. Visitation will be held from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, January 1, at the church, and also one hour...
Thomas Saenz, Sr.
Dec 24, 2025
Thomas Saenz, Sr, age 92, of Savanna, IL passed away surrounded with love and his devoted wife by his side, December 24, 2025 at FHN hospital in Freeport, IL. A funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, January 5, 2025 at Law-Jones Funeral Home in Savanna, IL. Visitation will take place from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.,...
Jane Kehoe
Dec 21, 2025
Jane Kehoe, age 88, of Savanna, Illinois, passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 21, at Allure of Mt. Carroll. A funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, January 3, at St. Peter Lutheran Church in Savanna. Visitation will take place at the church one hour prior to the service, from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Jane was born...
Stanley J. McCrudden
Dec 18, 2025
Stanley John McCrudden, “Little Stan,” “Mclovin,” “Stanta,” “the Gentle Giant,” as my sister lovingly said, and my personal favorite he was my “old dude dad.” He was a man of many names to many of us over the years. My dad was born on September 27th 1970 to Stan and Marilyn (Kall) McCrudden in Clinton, IA. From the very beginning,...
Natalie G. Heiar
Dec 18, 2025
Natalie G. Heiar, age 89, of Charlotte, Iowa, passed away peacefully on December 18, 2025, at Field Stone Nursing Home in DeWitt, IA, just days after lovingly telling her children she planned to be with Jesus by Christmas.
A Funeral Mass will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, December 23, at Assumption Catholic Church in Charlotte. Visitation will take place...
Diane Marie Sipiera
Dec 17, 2025
Diane Marie Sipiera lived a beautiful and deeply meaningful life—one defined by learning, love, and a lifelong sense of wonder for the world around her. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, educator, and community leader whose passion for science, nature, and family touched countless lives.
Diane was born on December 20, 1955, in Joliet, Illinois, the daughter of John and...
Martha Ann Drury
Dec 17, 2025
Martha Ann Drury, beloved wife, mother, and friend, passed away on December 17, 2025, at Jackson County Hospital, in Maquoketa, IA. Born on November 1, 1961, in Clinton, IA, Martha was the cherished daughter of Donald Sr and Mary Huebner. She was raised in Fulton, IL, where she began a life rooted in family, hard work, and compassion.
Martha first married...
Dale E. Port
Dec 15, 2025
Dale E. Port, age 76, of Lanark, passed away Monday, December 15, 2025, at Allure Nursing Center in Mt. Carroll, following a courageous three-year battle with myelodysplasia and multiple myeloma.
Dale was born December 30, 1948, in Morrison, Illinois, the son of Richard and Nellie (Engelkens) Port. He grew up in the Lanark area and was a 1968 graduate of Lanark...
Daniel E. Driscoll
Dec 14, 2025
Daniel E. Driscoll, 81, of Charlotte, Iowa, formerly of Preston, Iowa, passed away on Sunday, December 14, at The Alverno in Clinton.
A funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, December 19th, at the Law Jones Funeral Home in Preston. Visitation will be held prior to the service from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the funeral home....
Geraldean “Jerry” Wise
Dec 8, 2025
Geraldean “Jerry” Wise, 85, of Sabula, Iowa, passed away on Monday, December 8, 2025 at HallMar Village in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
Jerry was born on April 7, 1940, in Clinton, Iowa, to Clarence Kindred and Margaret Patterson. She made her home in Sabula, Iowa, where she lived her entire life. On August 14, 1954, she married David Wise, and as a...
Ronald D. Culver
Dec 6, 2025
Ronald D. Culver, of Clinton, IA, passed away on Saturday, December 6, at the Alverno in Clinton. He was 87 years old.
Ronald was born October 29, 1938, the son of Edward and Olive (Clark) Culver. He grew up in Jackson County, where he developed his grit helping out on the family farm. It was there that he first fell in...
Betty Lou Anderson
Dec 6, 2025
Betty L. Anderson, nee Scharf, age 95, went home to the Lord on Saturday, December 6, 2025. She was born in Dubuque, Iowa, to Harry and Cordelia (Schlickman) Scharf on October 27, 1930, and married John “Jack” Edward Anderson on February 4, 1950. She resided at Manor Court of Freeport. Her days residing there were filled with love and respect.
She...
Harold A. Andresen
Dec 4, 2025
Harold A. Andresen, 88, of Chadwick, Illinois, passed away Thursday, December 4, 2025 at Allure Nursing Center of Mt. Carroll, surrounded by family, leaving behind a legacy of love, service, generosity, and devotion to both community and land.
Born on January 10, 1937 in York Township, Carroll County, Harold was the son of Jens D. and Irene (Geisz) Andresen. He grew...
Bernice May Popkin
Nov 28, 2025
Bernice May Popkin, age 89, of Savanna, IL, passed away peacefully on November 28, 2025, at CGH Medical Center, in Sterling, IL. Born at home, in Mt. Carroll, IL, on May 12, 1936, she was the beloved daughter of Frank and Katie (Rausch) Butt.
On December 23, 1960, Bernice married the love of her life, Vernon Popkin, in Lanark, IL. In...
